Neiba 2014 holiday catalog

THE HOLIDAYS AND YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE

They’re Right Around the Corner

BOOKS Make the Perfect Gift

Fiction

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In the Kingdom of Ice Hampton Sides “Hampton Sides has written a dazzling page-turner. Full of unforgettable characters and vividly described scenes, In the Kingdom of Ice breathes fresh, exuberant and very personal life into the polar adventure story that once riveted the world.”—Nathaniel Philbrick, New York Times best-selling author.

[Doubleday] 9780385535373 $28.95

The New Annotated H.P. Lovecraft H.P. Lovecraft This long-awaited edition of the collected works of Lovecraft features 300 illustrations and more than 1,000 annotations on his most canonical works.

[Liveright] 9780871404534 $39.95

The David Foster Wallace Reader David Foster Wallace This selection of Wallace’s life’s work—featuring both fiction and nonfiction—introduces readers to his remarkable humor, kindness, sweeping intellect and versatility as a writer.

[Little, Brown] 9780316182393 $35

Nora Webster Colm Tóibín Tóibín, the critically acclaimed author of Brooklyn, paints a beautiful portrait of a fiercely compelling young Irish widow and mother of four.

[Scribner] 9781439138335 $27

The Goldfinch Donna Tartt The Pulitzer Prize-winning and #1 New York Times best-selling novel about a mother, a son and a life-changing work of art.

[Little, Brown] 9780316055437 $30

BOOKS

Always the Perfect Gift.

We hope you enjoy this catalog of great new books, all available at your local independent bookstore.

The wide range of books represented here – the best of fiction, history, cooking, children’s books and much more – is just a sampling of the selection available at many fine bookstores throughout New England.

Please stop in at your local bookstore and discover a world of books and gift ideas for everyone on your list.

Supporting your local independent businesses during the holiday season helps sustain your local economy and builds a vibrant community.

“What I say is, a town isn’t a town without a bookstore. It may call itself a town, but unless it’s got a bookstore, it knows it’s not fooling a soul.” —Neil Gaiman, American Gods

Fiction The Boy Who Drew Monsters Keith Donohue This haunting literary horror novel follows a young boy whose drawings blur the line between fantasy and reality.

[Picador] 9781250057150 $26

Station Eleven Emily St. John Mandel Set in the eerie days of civilization’s collapse, Mandel’s stunning novel is about the relationships that sustain us and the beauty of the world as we know it.

[Knopf] 9780385353304 $24.95

The Peripheral William Gibson New York Times best-selling author Gibson returns with this fresh and inventive new novel—his first in four years.

[Putnam] 9780399158445 $28.95

Blue Labyrinth Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child A long-buried family secret has come back to haunt Special Agent Aloysius Pendergast in this new novel by best-selling authors Preston and Child.

[Grand Central] 9781455525898 $27

Flesh and Blood Patricia Cornwell New York Times best-selling author Cornwell delivers the next enthralling thriller in her high-stakes series with this complex tale involving a serial sniper who strikes chillingly close to Kay Scarpetta.

[Morrow] 9780062325341 $28.99

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Let Me Be Frank with You Richard Ford A brilliant new work that returns Ford to the hallowed territory that sealed his reputation as an American master: the world of Frank Bascombe.

[Ecco] 9780061692062 $27.99

A Call to Duty David Weber & Timothy Zahn The first book of Weber and Zahn’s newest series is set in the world of Honor Harrington.

[Baen] 9781476736846 $25

The Secret Place Tana French This sensational new novel focuses on Detective Frank Mackey and his daughter Holly in a gripping addition to the Dublin Murder Squad series.

[Viking] 9780670026326 $27.95

The Burning Room Michael Connelly New York Times best-selling author Connelly follows Detective Harry Bosch and his new partner as they investigate a recent murder—but the trigger was pulled nine years earlier.

[Little, Brown] 9780316225939 $28

The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man W. Bruce Cameron This wonderful tale about finding truth, love and yourself comes from the author of the 52-week New York Times bestseller A Dog’s Purpose.

[Forge] 9780765377487 $24.99

Fiction

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The First Phone Call from Heaven Mitch Albom “A beautifully rendered tale of faith and redemption that makes us think, feel and hope.” —Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain [Harper] 9780062294401 $15.99 pb

The Fragile World Paula Treick DeBoard Take a journey through America’s heartland with the Kaufmans— through their brightest and darkest moments—as they grapple with the devastating pain of losing a child and the beauty of finding the way back to hope.

[MIRA] 9780778316763 $14.95 pb

Little Mercies Heather Gudenkauf From the author of The Weight of Silence comes this powerfully emotional, ripped-from-the-headlines novel that explores how one innocent mistake can have life-altering consequences.

[MIRA] 9780778316336 $15.95 pb

A Sudden Light Garth Stein Generations of secrets haunt a once-powerful Pacific Northwest family in this rich, atmospheric new novel from the best-selling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain.

[Simon & Schuster] 9781439187036 $26.95

Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good Jan Karon New York Times best-selling author Karon is back with a new novel set in her beloved town of Mitford.

[Putnam] 9780399167447 $27.95

The Remedy for Love Bill Roorbach During the “snowstorm of the century,” two strangers are forced together out of necessity, but soon their relationship becomes more meaningful than either could have imagined.

[Algonquin] 9781616203313 $24.95

The Good Girl Mary Kubica This suspenseful and tautly written thriller is a propulsive debut that reveals how even in the perfect family, nothing is as it seems.

[MIRA] 9780778316558 $24.95

The Paying Guests Sarah Waters From the best-selling author of The Little Stranger comes this enthralling novel about a widow and her daughter who take a young couple into their home in 1920s London.

[Riverhead] 9781594633119 $28.95

Edge of Eternity Ken Follett Best-selling author Follett delivers a stunning conclusion to The Century Trilogy. This final novel is set against the most dramatic events of our lifetime.

[Dutton] 9780525953098 $36

Winter Street Elin Hilderbrand In Hilderbrand’s first Christmas novel, a family gathers on Nantucket for a holiday filled with surprises.

[Little, Brown] 9780316376112 $25

Gifts Doctor Who: The Secret Lives of Monsters Justin Richards This volume offers a unique, in-depth look at the monsters from the hit BBC series “Doctor Who”—including a fully illustrated compendium with removable artwork commissioned exclusively for the book.

[Harper Design] 9780062348869 $45

Molecules Theodore Gray In the sequel to The Elements, Gray’s breathtaking photography and exhilarating prose demonstrate how elements bond to create the molecules that make up our world.

[Black Dog & Leventhal] 9781579129712 $29.95

Dogs in Cars Lara Jo Regan The pure joy of a dog in a moving car with his nose to the horizon is captured on every page. It’s fullspeed happiness!

[Countryman Press] 9781581572797 $19.95

Underwater Puppies Seth Casteel In more than 80 previously unpublished portraits of underwater puppies, we see man’s best friends at their most playful and exuberant.

[Little, Brown] 9780316254892 $21

Blue Horses: Poems Mary Oliver In this stunning collection, Oliver returns to the imagery that has defined her life’s work, describing both the everyday and the unaffected beauty of nature.

[Penguin Press] 9781594204791 $24.95

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The History of Rock ‘N’ Roll in Ten Songs Greil Marcus Unlike all previous versions of rock ’n’ roll history, this book ignores the storied events and turning points. Instead, Marcus selects 10 songs recorded between 1956 and 2008 and dramatizes how each embodies rock music.

[Yale University Press] 9780300187373 $28

DogFace Barbara O’Brien These adorable four-color candid doggie mug shots from photographer and animal trainer O’Brien are the best of the countless outtakes collected over the course of her career.

[Studio] 9780525426653 $16

Harlow & Sage (and Indiana) Brittni Vega The ultimate holiday gift for dog lovers everywhere features “the most adorable best friends in the world.” —Buzzfeed [Putnam] 9780399172878 $22.95

American Musicals Laurence Maslon, Editor From Show Boat and South Pacific to Guys and Dolls and Cabaret, this deluxe two-volume collector’s edition from the Library of America is your ticket to Broadway’s golden age.

[Library of America] 9781598532579 $75

Sane New World Ruby Wax The #1 U.K. bestseller from comedian Wax offers a funny, honest and engaging look at the craziness of modern life—and why we’re all a little bit out of our minds.

[Perigee] 9780399170607 $16 pb

Gifts

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Crafty Bastards Lauren Clark Making beer in New England has never been easy, yet it has thrived despite scarce ingredients, legal obstacles and public indifference. Take a giant swig of brewing past and present with this clever and well-written history.

[Union Park Press] 9781934598115 $18.50 pb

A Sense of Style Steven Pinker This short and entertaining book on the modern art of writing comes from the best-selling author of The Stuff of Thought and The Better Angels of Our Nature.

[Viking] 9780670025855 $27.95

Liquid Intelligence Dave Arnold In this revolutionary approach to making better-looking, bettertasting drinks, Arnold brings readers behind the counter and into the lab where he seeks to enhance classic cocktails and invent new ones.

[Norton] 9780393089035 $35

Elements of Style Erin Gates This beautifully illustrated book with inspiration, ideas and lessons about designing a home that reflects your personality and style comes from the designer and author of the hit blog Elements of Style.

[Simon & Schuster] 9781476744872 $35

The American Plate Libby O’Connell The lead historian at the History Channel introduces modern readers to lost American food traditions, leading them on a tantalizing culinary journey through the evolution of our vibrant cuisine and culture.

[Sourcebooks] 9781492603023 $26.99

Whiskey Distilled Heather Greene In the populist tradition of Andrea Immer, New York City’s first female whiskey sommelier translates today’s hottest spirit for a new generation of imbibers in this lively, authoritative, easy-to-read guide.

[Studio] 9780670016808 $25

Cultivating Garden Style Rochelle Greayer With advice on everything from plants to pavers, this guide will inspire you to develop your own garden personality.

[Timber] 9781604694772 $35

The Gardener’s Garden Phaidon Editors This collection examines 250 gardens around the world, brought to life in 1,200 vivid color photos and detailed plans. Readers are taken on a visual tour of inspiring outdoor spaces— from the world-famous to the unknown, the grand to the intimate.

[Phaidon] 9780714867472 $79.95

Tasting Whiskey Lew Bryson This insider’s guide to the world of whiskey explores how it’s made and the best way to taste it, along with drink recipes and food pairings.

[Storey] 9781612123011 $18.95 pb

Fragrant Mandy Aftel This book celebrates our most potent sense through the examination of five rock stars of the fragrance world.

[Riverhead] 9781594631412 $27.95

Gifts Unruly Places Alastair Bonnett Tour the world’s hidden geographies—from disappearing islands to forbidden deserts—in this stunning testament to how mysterious the world remains today.

[HMH] 9780544101579 $25

Extreme Weather Survival Guide Thomas M. Kostigen Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, tornadoes—weather is becoming extreme, and this book tells you how to plan ahead, respond to emergencies and survive the worst-case scenarios.

[National Geographic] 9781426213762 $30 pb

Lonely Planet: The World Lonely Planet Find plenty of vacation inspiration with pages of destination highlights, travel planning tips and fascinating facts about every country on the planet.

[Lonely Planet] 9781743600658 $29.99 pb

The Last Fisherman Jeffrey L. Rotman & Yair Harel With breathtaking images and compelling stories, underwater photographer Rotman chronicles the glory and devastation of our changing oceans.

[Abbeville Press] 9780789211910 $49.95

National Geographic Stunning Photographs Annie Griffiths This vibrant tapestry of images depicts photography’s ability to reveal extraordinary wit and discovery, harmony and intimacy, energy and joy—all in a single moment.

[National Geographic] 9781426213922 $40

LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2014 The LEGO Group. Produced by DK Publishing under license from the LEGO Group.

Color Illusions DK Featuring pull-out tabs, flaps, a multi-use decoder with 3-D glasses and an amazing pop-up rainbow, Color Illusions lets readers uncover hidden images, blend their own colors and learn color-based jokes and tricks to fool friends and family.

9781465422859 $19.99

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The Brilliant History of Color in Art Victoria Finlay Finlay’s newest book brims with an all-star cast of characters, eye-opening details and unexpected detours through the annals of art history and scientific discovery.

[J. Paul Getty Museum] 9781606064290 $24.95

Photography Tom Ang Tracing the history of photography from its origins in the 1800s to the digital age, Photography is the only book of its kind to give a comprehensive account of the people, the photographs and the technologies that have shaped the history of the medium.

9781465422880 $50

LEGO® Architecture: The Visual Guide Philip Wilkinson Beautifully illustrated and annotated and packaged in a protective slipcase, this guide takes a deep look at the artists, builders and inspiration behind the popular LEGO® Architecture series.

9781465422866 $40

The Planets DK Featuring new 3-D models built using data gathered by NASA and the European Space Agency, The Planets is an awe-inspiring journey through the Solar System, from Earth to Mars and beyond.

9781465424648 $30

DK Publishing

History

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The Admiral and the Ambassador Scott Martelle “Part detective story, part Indiana Jones, Martelle takes readers on a splendid and sometimes macabre journey.”

—Matthew Algeo, author of Harry Truman’s Excellent Adventure [Chicago Review Press] 9781613747308 $26.95

Wilson A. Scott Berg This groundbreaking biography is now available in paperback.

[Berkley] 9780425270066 $22 pb

Dr. Mütter’s Marvels Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz This mesmerizing biography chronicles the life of a brilliant and eccentric medical innovator who revolutionized American surgery and founded the country’s most famous museum of medical oddities.

[Gotham] 9781592408702 $27.50

The Return of George Washington Edward J. Larson Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Larson masterfully chronicles how George Washington saved the United States by coming out of retirement four years after the Revolution to lead—and unite—the struggling new nation.

[Morrow] 9780062248671 $29.99

The Churchill Factor Boris Johnson From London’s inimitable mayor comes the story of how Churchill’s eccentric genius shaped not only his world, but our own as well.

[Riverhead] 9781594633027 $27.95

The Court-Martial of Paul Revere Michael M. Greenburg This riveting account sheds light on Paul Revere’s only military service during the Revolution—the Penobscot Expedition, a major but disastrous episode in his life as well as the largest naval disaster prior to Pearl Harbor.

[ForeEdge] 9781611685350 $29.95

Award Winners NONFICTION Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?

Roz Chast [Bloomsbury] 9781608198061 $28

FICTION Euphoria Lily King [Atlantic Monthly] 9780802122551 $25

CHILDREN’S Firefly July Paul B. Janeczko [Candlewick] 9780763648428 $16.99

People Inventing Scrooge Carlo DeVito When Charles Dickens conceived A Christmas Carol, little did he know that it would reinvent the way we keep Christmas. While the timeless tale inspires us every year, this book tells the story behind the story.

[Cider Mill Press] 9781604335002 $18.95

The Who, the What and the When Jenny Volvovski, Julia Rothman & Matt Lamothe This offbeat illustrated history reveals 65 people you’ve probably never heard of, but who helped shape the world as we know it.

[Chronicle] 9781452128276 $24.95

Strings Attached Joanne Lipman & Melanie Kupchynsky Called “inspiring” by author Jeannette Walls (The Glass Castle), this powerful memoir celebrates the impact one music teacher had on the lives of his students, and how teachers can change our lives.

[Hyperion] 9780316408899 $16 pb

Duke Terry Teachout This new biography peels away countless layers of Duke Ellington’s evasion and public deception to find the unvarnished truth about the creative genius who inspired Miles Davis.

[Gotham] 9781592408801 $20

The Wild Truth Carine McCandless The complete story of Chris McCandless’ life and his journey has not yet been told—until now. The missing pieces are finally revealed by Chris’ beloved and trusted sister.

[HarperOne] 9780062325143 $27.99

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Scribe: My Life in Sports Bob Ryan Celebrated sports writer and Boston Globe legend offers a fantastic and absorbing account of his life.

[Bloomsbury] 9781620405062 $27

Winning Marriage Marc Solomon Solomon, a veteran leader in the movement for marriage equality, gives readers a seat at the strategy-setting and decision-making table in the campaign to win and protect the freedom to marry.

[ForeEdge] 9781611684018 $27.95

As You Wish Cary Elwes Elwes, who played Westley in The Princess Bride, revisits the making of the cult classic film with neverbefore-told stories, photographs and interviews with the cast and crew.

[Touchstone] 9781476764023 $26

Orr: My Story Bobby Orr The legendary Boston Bruins defenseman shares his experiences: what inspired and drove him, and what he thinks of the game of hockey today.

[Berkley] 9780425277027 $17 pb

Even This I Get to Experience Norman Lear The dynamic and always controversial television producer opens up about life, show business and politics—with all the candor and wisdom expected from the creator of “All in the Family.”

[Penguin Press] 9781594205729 $32.95

Cooking

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The Vegetarian Flavor Bible Karen Page This is the essential guide to culinary creativity with vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, seeds and more—all based on the wisdom of leading American chefs.

[Little, Brown] 9780316244183 $40

Mexico: The Cookbook Margarita Carrillo Arronte The definitive bible of Mexican home cooking and a Publisher’s Weekly Top 10 Cookbook pick for fall, Mexico: The Cookbook contains more than 700 recipes that showcase the diversity of each region, with notes on recipe origins, ingredients and techniques.

[Phaidon] 9780714867526 $49.95

The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Vegetable Cookbook Josh Kilmer-Purcell, Brent Ridge & Sandy Gluck The fabulous Beekman boys welcome vegetarians and omnivores alike to the table in this gorgeous, lushly illustrated collection of heirloom vegetable-based recipes.

[Rodale Books] 9781609615758 $32.50

The New Family Cookbook Editors at America’s Test Kitchen This completely revised and redesigned must-have cookbook is packed with 1,100 new recipes and more than 1,300 photos, and it’s sure to keep home cooks happy for years to come.

[America’s Test Kitchen] 9781936493852 $40

Eat Clean Live Well Terry Walters Featuring a bounty of farmfresh vegan and gluten-free recipes—plus information on everything from planting to preserving—this is your complete lifestyle guide!

[Sterling Epicure] 9781402779275 $30

America—Farm to Table Mario Batali & Jim Webster Best-selling author and chef Batali pays homage to the American farmer—from Maine to Los Angeles—in stories, photos and recipes.

[Grand Central] 9781455584680 $35

Foods for Health Barton Seaver & P.K. Newby For health-conscious cooks, clean eaters and smart consumers, National Geographic introduces this sciencebased guide to healthy, everyday eating for your whole family.

[National Geographic] 9781426212758 $22.95 pb

Simple Recipes for Joy Sharon Gannon From Gannon, the world-renowned founder of the Jivamukti yoga method and New York City’s Jivamuktea Café, comes this beautifully photographed cookbook packed with more than 200 delicious vegan recipes.

[Avery] 9781583335598 $40

Fabio’s American Home Kitchen Fabio Viviani Viviani—Bravo star, chef and restaurateur—reimagines classic American food with his own “Italian accent.”

[Hyperion] 9781401312848 $30

The Pollan Family Table Corky, Lori, Dana and Tracy Pollan This gorgeous, fully illustrated collection of recipes, cooking techniques and pantry wisdom for delicious, healthy and harmonious family meals comes from the incredible Pollan family—with a foreword from Michael Pollan.

[Scribner] 9781476746371 $30

Young Adult Swim That Rock John Rocco & Jay Primiano Jake, a young working-class teen, fights to save his family’s diner after his father is lost in a fishing-boat accident.

[Candlewick] 9780763669058 $16.99

Egg & Spoon Gregory Maguire From the author of Wicked comes a dazzling novel filled with Russian folklore that will satisfy fantasy lovers of all ages.

[Candlewick] 9780763672201 $17.99

The Imaginary World of …

Keri Smith The creator of Wreck This Journal invites artists and dreamers of all ages to imagine and build a unique world of their own making.

[Perigree] 9780399165252 $16 pb

Afterworlds Scott Westerfeld From #1 New York Times best-selling author Westerfeld comes a smart novel-within-a-novel that you won’t be able to put down.

[Simon Pulse] 9781481422345 $19.99

Falling into Place Amy Zhang Zhang’s haunting and heartbreaking debut pieces together the short and devastating life of Liz Emerson, Meridian High’s most popular girl.

[Greenwillow Books] 9780062295040 $17.99

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The Walled City Ryan Graudin There are three rules in the Walled City: Run fast. Trust no one. Always carry your knife. The Maze Runner meets Legend in this race to escape a lawless labyrinth.

[Little, Brown] 9780316405058 $18

Ocean: A Photicular Book Dan Kainen & Carol Kaufmann See the ocean come to life through eight mesmerizing “photicular” images of creatures of the deep—from the glow-inthe-dark anglerfish to the haunting, hook-toothed tiger shark.

[Workman] 9780761180517 $25.95

The Infinite Sea Rick Yancey As the 5th Wave rolls across the landscape, Cassie, Ben and Ringer are forced to confront the Others’ ultimate goal: the extermination of the human race.

[Putnam] 9780399162428 $18.99

Coding for Kids for Dummies Camille McCue This easy-to-grasp introduction to coding concepts is written just for kids. Broken into small projects to teach a foundation for building a game, an application or other tools, this is a full-color guide in everyday language.

[For Dummies] 9781118940327 $29.99 pb

Children’s

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Wonder and 365 Days of Wonder (Box Set) R.J. Palacio The #1 New York Times best-selling children’s novel is now available in a boxed set with 365 Days of Wonder, a treasure trove of wisdom from Mr. Browne.

[Knopf] 9780553499063 $31.98

Bad Magic Pseudonymous Bosch A magic diary. A camp on a live volcano. A Spanish-speaking llama!

Trouble is about to erupt in this new mystery series.

[Little, Brown] 9780316320382 $17

A Snicker of Magic Natalie Lloyd This children’s debut is sure to make your skin tingle, your eyes glisten and your heart sing.

[Scholastic] 9780545552707 $16.99

Minecraft: The Complete Handbook Collection Scholastic Minecraft’s four best-selling handbooks are available in this stunning gold-foil boxed set! Includes the Essential Handbook, Redstone Handbook, Combat Handbook and Construction Handbook.

[Scholastic] 9780545685191 $31.96

Sisters Raina Telgemeier In this companion to the best-selling graphic memoir Smile, perfectly placed flashbacks tell the story of sisters on a road trip from their home in San Francisco to a family reunion in Colorado.

[Graphix] 9780545540605 $10.99

Fantasy League Mike Lupica Charlie is a fantasy football guru. He may be just a benchwarmer for the football team, but when it comes to knowing the game, he’s first-string.

[Philomel] 9780399256073 $17.99

Desmond Pucket and the Mountain Full of Monsters Mark Tatulli Desmond is back! And when his favorite amusement park ride is slated for destruction, he fights to save it—with a little monster magic.

[Andrews McMeel] 9781449435493 $13.99

The Iron Trial Holly Black & Cassandra Clare From best-selling authors Black and Clare comes a riveting new series that defies what you think you know about the world of magic.

[Scholastic] 9780545522250 $17.99

Nuts to You Lynne Rae Perkins Newbery medalist Perkins is back with this funny, moving tween novel about squirrels, friendship and the power of stories to save the world.

[Greenwillow Books] 9780060092757 $16.99

National Geographic Kids Cookbook Barton Seaver Join master chef Seaver on a year-round culinary adventure with mouthwatering recipes, tips for healthy eating, awesome crafts and activities and food-focused challenges.

[National Geographic] 9781426317170 $19.99 pb

Children’s Louise Loves Art Kelly Light Meet Louise! Louise loves art. Celebrate the brilliant artist in all of us with Kelly Light’s picture book debut!

[Balzer + Bray] 9780062248176 $17.99

Quest Aaron Becker Becker, creator of Journey—a Caldecott Honor book and New York Times bestseller—presents the next chapter in his stunning wordless fantasy.

[Candlewick] 9780763665951 $15.99

Chizi’s Tale Jack Jones & Jacqui Taylor This true story of saving an orphaned black rhino is sure to touch readers. “[F]unny and charming and delivers a powerful message.”—Craig Hatkoff, author of Owen and Mzee [Keras] 9780692220429 $16.99

Paul Revere’s Ride Henry Wadsworth Longfellow & Charles Santore New York Times best-selling artist Santore brings Paul Revere’s iconic ride to life with magnificent paintings that capture America’s first battle cry for independence.

[Applesauce Press] 9781604334937 $17.95

The Cat, the Dog, Little Red, the Exploding Eggs, the Wolf and Grandma Diane & Christyan Fox This zany, fun back-and-forth with Dog and Cat puts a comical twist on Little Red Riding Hood.

[Scholastic] 9780545694810 $16.99

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Leroy Ninker Saddles Up Kate DiCamillo & Chris Van Dusen Yippie-i-oh! Saddle up for the first in a spin-off series starring favorite characters from DiCamillo’s New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson books.

[Candlewick] 9780763663391 $12.99

Alphabetabum Vladimir Radunsky & Chris Raschka This unique collection of vintage photos of children pairs fun poems with each letter of the alphabet.

[New York Review Children’s Collection] 9781590178171 $19.95

The Graphic Canon of Children’s Literature Russ Kick Classic children’s stories—including fairy tales, YA novels and swashbuckling yarns—are retold in this collection of eye-popping comics and graphic art.

[Seven Stories Press] 9781609805302 $38.95

The Book with No Pictures B.J. Novak This innovative and wildly funny read-aloud by Novak, an awardwinning humorist and actor, will turn any reader into a comedian.

[Dial] 9780803741713 $17.99

Children’s

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Before After Matthias Arégui & Anne-Margot Ramstein Which came first? No words are necessary in this beautiful, artfully humorous book where every turn of the page offers a surprise.

[Candlewick] 9780763676216 $19.99

Countablock Christopher Franceschelli & Peskimo The numerical companion to the award-winning Alphablock, this unique board book creates a peek-through guessing game around the number form itself with Peskimo’s imaginative art.

[Abrams] 9781419713743 $16.95

A Library Book for Bear Bonny Becker & Kady MacDonald Denton Curmudgeonly Bear succumbs to Mouse’s entreaties and discovers the joy of books in this hilarious story.

[Candlewick] 9780763649241 $16.99

The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie Chris Van Allsburg Sweetie Pie escapes his hamster cage (and several insufferable owners) to find a new home in the wild. Another instant picture book classic from twotime Caldecott-winner Van Allsburg.

[HMH] 9780547315829 $18.99

Once Upon an Alphabet Oliver Jeffers This stunning collection of words and artwork is a story book, alphabet book and gorgeously designed art book all in one.

[Philomel] 9780399167911 $26.99

Miss You Like Crazy Pamela Hall & Jennifer A. Bell Walnut wants to go to work with his mom, and they fantasize about the fun they’d have. Of course, he can't always come, but Mom assures Walnut he is always on her mind.

[Tanglewood Press] 9781933718910 $15.99

Madame Martine Sarah S. Brannen Madame Martine lives in Paris and follows the same routine every day, refusing to experience her beautiful surroundings. Everything changes when her adopted dog, Max, escapes and leads her on a wild chase up the Eiffel Tower.

[Albert Whitman & Co.] 9780807549056 $16.99

Bats in the Band Brian Lies In this symphonious companion to Lies’ best-selling Bat Books, the Bats take a break from the beach, the library and the ballgame to strike up the band, celebrate and share music.

[HMH] 9780544105690 $17.99

My Pet Book Bob Staake Award-winning author-illustrator Staake is back with an exuberant tale of a little boy and his dream pet . . . a book!

[Random House] 9780385373128 $17.99

Sparky!

Jenny Offill & Chris Appelhans The author and illustrator team of Offill and Appelhans have created a hilarious and touching book about a little girl and her pet sloth.

[Schwartz & Wade] 9780375870231 $16.99

Children’s

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Thea Feldman & Erwin Madrid Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original television classic, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” with this beautiful gift book— illustrated in full color and perfect for reading aloud.

[Square Fish] 9781250047601 $12.99

Memoirs of an Elf Devin Scillian & Tim Bowers Under Spark Elf’s direction, Santa delivers presents in the allotted 24 hours only to arrive at the North Pole with a stowaway in the toy bag—a family’s beloved dog.

[Sleeping Bear Press] 9781585369102 $16.99

Calvin, Look Out! Jennifer Berne & Keith Bendis Calvin, everyone’s favorite bookworm birdie, is back—and he needs glasses. His family teases him, but when he gets lost and trapped in the forest, it’s Calvin’s glasses (and smarts) that save the day.

[Sterling Children’s Books] 9781454909101 $14.95 The artwork throughout this catalog is featured in Calvin, Look Out!

The Night Before Christmas Clement C. Moore & Charles Santore The best-selling edition of this keepsake holiday classic features a lavish gatefold and enchanting paintings by celebrated artist Santore.

[Applesauce Press] 9781604332377 $18.95

A Chick ‘n’ Pug Christmas Jennifer Sattler Brimming with the humor and charm that fans expect from their favorite dynamic duo, this delightful new adventure finds Chick and Pug celebrating the holiday season.

[Bloomsbury] 9781599906027 $16.99

The Great Thanksgiving Escape Mark Fearing It’s another Thanksgiving at Grandma’s. Gavin expects a long day of boredom, but his cousin Rhonda has a different idea. Make a break for the backyard in this hilarious, kid-friendly Thanksgiving tale.

[Candlewick] 9780763663063 $15.99

The Night Before Christmas Clement C. Moore & Barbara Reid Reid reimagines this classic Christmas poem in her own extraordinary style with a lively cast of young creatures anticipating the most exciting night of the year!

[Albert Whitman & Co.] 9780807556252 $16.99

The Animals’ Santa Jan Brett When Little Snow is told that the animals’ Santa is coming with presents for everyone, he sets out on an adventure to discover Santa’s true identity!

[Putnam] 9780399257841 $17.99

Blizzard John Rocco Based on Rocco’s childhood experience during the infamous blizzard of 1978, this picture book companion to his best-selling and Caldecott Honorwinning Blackout tells the story of how one intrepid explorer becomes the hero of his neighborhood.

[Hyperion] 9781423178651 $17.99

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Betrayed Lisa Scottoline Blockbuster author Scottoline returns to the Rosato & Associates law firm in this thriller as maverick lawyer Judy Carrier takes the lead in a case that’s more personal than ever.

[St. Martin’s] 9781250027702 $27.99

Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Barbara Leaming Leaming’s extraordinary and deeply sensitive biography is the first book to document Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ brutal, lonely and valiant 31-year struggle with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following JFK’s assassination.

[Thomas Dunne] 9781250017642 $27.99

Humans of New York Brandon Stanton A photographic census of New York City and a beautiful, heartwarming, funny and inspiring collection of images—based on the blog with millions of loyal fans.

[St. Martin’s] 9781250038821 $29.99

Louise Penny Boxed Set (1-3) Louise Penny Go back to where it all began with the first three books in Penny’s #1 New York Times best-selling Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series.

[Minotaur] 9781250059680 $47.97

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